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San Diego State University temporarily closed the school's Children's Center because several children and staff have reported flu-like symptoms, and San Diego county health officials reported four new confirmed cases of the so-called Swine Flu today.

Pope Benedict XVI met Thursday with victims of clergy sexual abuse. Two victims spoke to NPR after the meeting about what they discussed with the pope and the changes they want to see in the Catholic Church.

Three Spanish Language Films From Around the Globe

"I model this series after the misbehaving trios that accompanied short silent films in the early 1900s," continues Paulson, "At one point the cost of a film projector went down in price and almost anyone who had a good year could afford to buy one, and any storefront could become a little movie theatre. The musicians that accompanied the films tended to misbehave after awhile - wouldn't you, after the 100th screening?"

Many Afghans complain that the United States and other donor countries are spending billions of dollars creating a hodgepodge of expensive and often shoddy relief and development projects in dangerous areas. A U.N. official says it's time to "let the kid drive," allowing Afghans to direct aid projects.

More than 3 1/2 years after Mexican President Felipe Calderon declared war on the drug cartels, violence in Mexico continues to escalate, with 2010 on track to be the deadliest year so far. And there is no end in sight to the attacks that reach all levels of Mexican society.

Two executives of a fence company pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego Thursday morning to knowingly hiring undocumented workers. The Golden State Fence Company and its officials will pay $5 m

San Diego Unified School District trustees are contemplating an additional $26.5 million in cuts in addition to $77.3 million in proposed cuts previously reported.

People who work to raise awareness about domestic violence are sounding the alarm in San Diego this year. They point out that the old year closed and the new one began with headlines about murders and murder-suicides. The San Diego Domestic Violence Council is holding a meeting this morning to highlight these recent incidents and share the stories of those affected by domestic violence.

KPBS ran an earlier video post about Stan Lee and Perry Moore. But here's Lee on a panel with Grant Morrison. Morrison asked Lee his thoughts about…